Access Management - Vice President

Role Summary & Role Description

The lead engineering role will serve as a GCS (Global Cyber Security) subject matter expert collaborating with the development, platform and architecture teams to implement and support various security related products. The Lead Security Engineering (VP) role will engage with business and support personnel to design, implement and maintain robust, secure and user friendly solutions. Technologies include Identity and Access management, Multi-Factor Authentication and Single SignOn.

Responsibilities include:

• Co-design and implement a comprehensive strategy to deliver continuous improvements to our systems security posture
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of security experts
• Be part of long-term security strategy development and execution.
• Develop a strategic approach to driving organizational changes by building and leveraging, enhancing existing methodologies and tools; develop and present recommendations for collaboration among different engineering and technology functions.
• Ability to evolve security strategy based on research, data, and business trends
• Experience with public cloud-native security setups and integrations
• Oversee implementation of multiple key cyber engineering initiatives, working closely with line management responsible for executing change; define associated change management imperatives and required resources.
• Work closely with global technology, application engineering teams at state street to develop strategy, and implement “zero trust” layered security initiatives.
• Manage governance, cyber SDLC processes, ensuring regular communication and across the cross-functional teams.
• Deliver engineering solutions, agile execution discipline and enable Street to have a world-class capability to effectively address the increasingly complex and rapidly evolving security needs of the Bank.
• Engage with, influence all organization levels, drive partnership and trust and ensure practical strategic cyber priorities.
• Lead the development, deployment and management of Access Management solutions.
• Lead the operational aspects including oboarding and support for authentication platform
• Design highly resilient Authentication infrastructure
• Design and develop secure integration between Authentication security tools and the application layer. Designs will include both on-prem and SaaS applications and the supporting infrastructure.
• Design and develop integration of MFA through Single SignOn solutions using SAML, OIDC, OAuth and Session management tools
• Assist application teams with integration of MFA access control tools to ensure compliance
• Serve as subject matter expert and point of escalation for security product operations team
• Develop standard operating procedures and technical guidelines for security product operations team
• Work with multiple vendors on product integration issues
• Develop operating workflows, reporting tools, and utilities
• Collaborate with other areas of the corporation to help create effective MFA security practices

Core/Must have skills

• 18+ years of work experience and has been part of a large-scale Access Management implementations

• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with complex software integrations and migrations
• Ability to define and manage complex projects
• Strong Knowledge of Transmit, ForgeRock, RSA,, MFA and SSO
• Expertise with SAML and OIDC / OAuth
• Expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and Single Sign On
• Expertise with RSA Authentication Manager and MicroSoft Authenticator
• Expertise with LDAP protocol and directory design
• Ability to perform light programming and scripting using tools such as java, javascript, unix shell scripting, powershell, python, perl
• Strong knowledge of secure configuration management
• Strong knowledge on devops and CI/CD
• Strong knowledge on Operations including support and application onboarding for authentication platform
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management controls and principles
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and common technology stacks. Understanding of AWS and Azure public cloud deployments
• Knowledge of common web servers, operating systems and network security
• Understanding of Kubernetes and Docker
• Strong programming knowledge in Java/ Python/ C++
• Strong fundamentals of Security principles, compliance and regulations.
• Strong people management with global team collaboration.
• Experience in working on Agentic AI integrations involving authentication
• Experience building, growing, and leading geographically diverse teams.
• Outstanding critical thinking, analytical and quantitative abilities gained through large-scale high-impact strategy assignments.
• 10+ years of solution developer, or cyber solution architect experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing large-scale engineering organizational change initiatives-exhibit resilience and tenacity to keep stakeholders energized and committed to journey throughout the change lifecycle, managing fatigue, and sticking with the change to realize expected business benefits.
• Strong communication skills to promote critical wins and new behaviors throughout the organization
• Collaborative leadership and work style with the ability to effectively interact with and earn the trust of peers and senior management across the organization
• Executive presence; self-starter with a keen sense of ownership and commitment to work and passion for delivering results.

Good to have skills

• Jira expérience , SIEM, Change management
• Scripting and Automation experience

Work Schedule

Hybrid work model in Regular time in Bangalore

Keywords (If any)

Access Management, Authentication Services, Transmit, Forgerock, Entra ID, RSA, MFA

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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